Brown vs. Board of Education and School Desegregation

The video discusses the story of Linda Brown and the landmark case Brown vs Board of Education, which challenged school segregation in the US. It highlights the efforts of Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP to overturn the 'separate but equal' doctrine. The Supreme Court's 1954 decision declared segregation illegal, but resistance persisted, notably in Little Rock, Arkansas, where federal intervention was required. The video also covers the broader societal impact and the beginning of significant change in civil rights.

What was the role of the NAACP in the fight against school segregation?

What actions did President Eisenhower take in response to the events in Little Rock, Arkansas?

Describe the reactions of the public to the desegregation of schools.